In this history-focused episode of The ATO Show, host Wynn Smiley delves into the early history of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity with archivist Deborah Walters from the University of Illinois.
As the fraternity's 86th Congress approaches, they explore the significance of the first few ATO congresses, starting with the inaugural congress in 1870. Walters sheds light on how founder Otis Allan Glazebrook's forward-thinking vision led to a truly national fraternity.
The conversation highlights the fraternity's rocky years in the 1870s and the critical role played by Joseph R. Anderson, known as the second founder, in revitalizing ATO.
Filled with intriguing historical anecdotes and insights into ATO’s foundational principles, this episode offers a captivating look at the fraternity's evolution and enduring legacy.
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